Category Archives: food

oatmeal cookie dough… yum.

Posted on 16 July 2018 by what sandra thinks

Because I mentioned it in this post a few days ago, I thought I should share the recipe for my delicious oatmeal cookie dough ‘secret‘ treat. You’re welcome. I don’t make this often but I’d like to. And being the selfish … Continue reading →

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remember the pineapple almond cake/bars?

Posted on 19 January 2018 by what sandra thinks

Remember my almond post from before I totally failed flaked out on the Color Your World challenge? The one where I mentioned that I wanted to share a recipe? My old-school mom sent me that recipe (yes, on paper through the … Continue reading →

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mom’s christmas eve punch. #food #drink

Posted on 18 December 2017 by what sandra thinks

I’ve mentioned before that I don’t really drink (much). I might pour a little Baileys or Kahlua into my coffee in the evening once in a (long) while. (Yes, I drink coffee in the evening… and every other time of … Continue reading →

Posted in food, holidays, writing | Tagged champagne, drink, food, holidays, punch, strawberry, whatsandrathinks, writing | 31 Comments

here’s the cake.

Posted on 9 July 2017 by what sandra thinks

My nephew’s birthday cake. It’s really not very exciting… but a couple of you asked me to post… I don’t really know what possessed me to volunteer to do this cake. Yeah, I enjoy it mostly, but there are always … Continue reading →

Posted in family, food, writing | Tagged baking, cake, family, food, whatsandrathinks, writing | 47 Comments

to the food bloggers.

Posted on 1 June 2017 by what sandra thinks

[Disclaimer: Reality-based humor follows. Food bloggers, don’t be offended. Or… if you’re easily offended, run. Run far away.] Dear food bloggers, Please take the following under advisement. And don’t fret… I don’t expect any response. Answers and explanations would probably … Continue reading →

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lazy mom’s mother’s day cupcakes.

Posted on 14 May 2017 by what sandra thinks

Convenient and thorough instructions… for when you have to make your own celebration. 1. Make short but detailed shopping list: strawberry cake mix, Pillsbury vanilla frosting (I don’t know why it’s the best tub of frosting… it just is). Don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in food, humor, writing | Tagged cupcake, food, humor, mother's day, whatsandrathinks, writing | 32 Comments

french toast.

Posted on 28 November 2016 by what sandra thinks

I heard that today is #NationalFrenchToastDay. You don’t have to tell me twice. Yum. I have no recipe… yet it turns out delicious every time. Definitely brown sugar, not white. And don’t forget the cinnamon. I’ve got to hide the evidence … Continue reading →

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delicious traditions.

Posted on 27 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

My family has traditions. Old ones, new ones… and nearly all of them attached to a special day – a holiday, a birthday, or another such special occasion that occurs once each year. And like lots of family traditions, many of … Continue reading →